Lawrence Henry Tingelhoff

Lawrence Henry Tingelhoff, 80, of Eustis, Nebraska, died Sunday, October 24, 2010, at his home in Eustis. Lawrence was born on June 17, 1930 to Henry and Clara (Ortmeier) Tingelhoff on a small farm outside of Lexington. He grew up on the family farm with four sisters and one brother. He attended rural school at District #21 and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1947. After graduating high school, Lawrence joined the Marines and served during the Korean War. On November 23, 1960, he married Mary Lynn Kay Smith. Three children were blessed to this union, Sam, Sue, and Joe. Lawrence farmed the home place and worked for a time at Dawson County Feeds. He enjoyed bowling as a young man, farming, football, hunting, fishing and gardening. Lawrence was a lifetime member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church as well as the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his loving wife: Kay Tingelhoff of Eustis, Nebraska Two sons: Sam (Pam) Tingelhoff of Lexington, Nebraska Joe (Vicki) Tingelhoff of Lexington, Nebraska One daughter: Sue (Scott) Nielsen of Eustis, Nebraska Sisters: Rita Adams of Overton, Nebraska Camille Campbell of Kentucky Dorothy Bergstrausser of Smithfield, Nebraska Delores (Jim) Saulsbury of Iowa One brother: Mick (Phyllis) Tingelhoff of Minnesota Five Grandchildren: Tiffany Tingelhoff, Tyler Tingelhoff, Brittany Nielsen, Adelynn Nielsen and Garhett Nielsen. Lawrence will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers-in-law, Lyle Bergstrausser and Bill Adams. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 29, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Reverend Tom Mullowney officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 28, 2010, from 1-3 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home with Rosary Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Tingelhoff Family for later designation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.